James F. Martin

James F. Martin, a 17-year resident of Kunkletown, and former longtime resident of Highland Mills, N.Y., passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013, at VNA Hospice House, East Stroudsburg.

James was 82 years old. Son of the late John and Loretta (Gately) Martin, he was born Aug. 25, 1930, in Central Valley, N.Y.

James retired after 31 years as a customer service representative with Pitney Bowes Inc., White Plains, N.Y. He was a member of the Young at Heart Club, Kresgeville; Queen of Peace Church, Brodheadsville; and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean War.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Elizabeth A. "Betty" Parsons Martin of Kunkletown; his son, Steven Martin and his wife, Robin, of Davenport, Iowa; his daughters: Mary Ann Miller and her husband, Thomas, of Pen Argyl, and Susan Dean and her husband, Gary, of Unionville, N.Y.; his grandchildren: Benjamin Miller, Natalie Miller, Aidan Dean, Blair Martin and Lydia Martin; and nieces and nephews.

James was predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy Martin, and his son, Michael Christoff.